Civil Service Views Weigh Washington’s Political Reform
Ex Civil Service Commissioner Dorman Eaton argues against spoils system return. He says civil service exams boost Washington’s morale, efficiency, and independence, improving tenure, character, and local government. He urges uniform exams across District agencies to reduce patronage and favoritism.
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Boston
Congress
Ashington
Debts of the Pacific Roads debated by House committee
Moorfield Storey, attorney for Union Pacific, presented amendments to a pending bill funding government indebtedness of Pacific railroads. Proposals include abolishing the government bond guarantee, cancelling mortgages after full payment, and a readjusted payment plan to fund half the first ten years’ interest, shifting costs to higher future payments. The committee will continue consideration next meeting and aims to report in a few weeks.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
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Storey
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Arlisle May Succeeed Beck in Senate Rumor
Rumors swirl in the Capitol over Senator Beck of Kentucky possibly resigning due to illness and reduced activity. If he leaves, Carlisle could be elected to fill the vacancy, with Crisp of Georgia becoming Democratic Speaker in the next House. Also notes debate on fractional currency and Lawler's phonetic spelling bill plus Senate confirmations of Oakes and Allen.
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Beck
Senator Beck
Kentucky
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Carlisle
Senate
House
Charles . Crisp
Georgia
Crisp
Kentuckian
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Depew Delivers Oration at Chattanooga On War's Aftermath
Chauncey M. Depew spoke at the Chattanooga Opera House during a stop in Georgia on his way home from Florida. He praised Southern citizenship and argued the Civil War propelled the United States forward, unifying the nation and fostering immense development in Chattanooga as a prime example.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chauncey M. Depew
Florida
Opera House
South
United States of America
A Beautiful Craft Plymouth Launched at Roach’s Yard
The sidewheel steamer Plymouth for Old Colony Steam Boat Company was launched at 11:25 AM in CursTe r Penn. The 366 foot hull, 350 feet moulded, 50 feet beam, and 19 feet hold depth were unveiled amid cheers and steam whistles. Miss Belle Taylor of New York christened the ship and over five hundred guests attended a banquet after the launch.
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Penn
Plymouth
Roach
Old Colony Steamboat Company
Belle Taylor
New York
Farmers Ready to Strike for Honest Butter Legislation
The Farmers League of Massachusetts plans a political push after the defeat of the honest butter bill. They warn party leaders and vow to vote the straight Democratic ticket if Republicans fail to pledge support. Berkshire and nine counties rally, while farmers seek alliances with workingmen and business groups.
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Massachusetts
New England
Farmers’ League of Workingmen
Farmers of Justice
A. EK. Sternberg
Webster Farmers’ League
Republican Party
Farmers’ League
Senate
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Springfield
Worcester County
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Essex
Plymouth
Hampshire
Hampden
Bristol
Norfolk
Barnstabile
Hebrew Home for Aged and Orphans Dedicated in Boston
The Hebrew community in Boston dedicated the first state home for the aged infirm and orphans, funded by Leopold Morse who bought the Mattapan site and added a brick wing. About 500 attendees heard Mayor Hart praise Hebrew charity and Americanization, with remarks by Leopold Morse, Mrs Hecht, and others. The ceremony included speeches, a candlelight gift, and a closing song.
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Leopold Morse
Austin
Mattapan
Louis Hecht, Jr
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
R. Lasker
Hart
United States
America
Europe
J. Walter Bridlee
Milton
Baie
Brotherhood of Humanity
Louis Hecht
Schindler
Walter Rosnosky
Rosnosky
8. Kronberg
Maine Cavalry Association Reunion at Crawford House
The First Maine Cavalry Association of Massachusetts held its annual meeting and reunion at the Crawford House last evening. Officers elected include President G N Harris First vice president H C Hall second vice president A L Ordway Secretary A F Emery Treasurer A C Drinkwater and executive committee A Edgecomb P F Shevelin C E Jacobs.
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Massachusetts
Crawford House
Pine Tree State
Banqnet
G. N. Harris
J. P. Cilley
G. _N. Harris
H C. Hall
A. L. Ordway
A. F. Emery
A. C. Drinkwater
Messrs. A. Edgecomb
P. F. Shevelin
C. E. Jacobs
Widening of Pleasant Street and street-grade concerns
The writer argues for widening Pleasant Street on the north side would alter grades of Shawmut avenue and Tremont street, affecting traffic flow and alignment with Broadway extension. He disputes the article’s 20-foot widening claim, noting the Park Square end and overall width vary and cautioning about impact on adjacent streets. Also mentions London and Paris firm L. P. Hollander & Co. and O. A. Jenkins & Co. advertising neckwear and hats in Boston.
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Pleasant Street
Washington Street
Broadway
Shawmut Avenue
Tremont Street
Park Square
Asant Street
Local Galleried Portraits and Studio Exhibitions
Mar Caliga returns from Europe to his Boylston Market studio showing portraits that fuse color purity with lasting style. T Juglaris draws crowds at 50 Bromfield Street for works like The Invasion and Coming Home, plus decorative studies. The St Botolph Club’s watercolor show ends March 23, featuring Newman, La Farge, and Macknight, with Miss Elizabeth Strong animals and Hassam pieces from Noyes Cobb. Wadsworth exhibit opens March 7 at 17 Irvington Street Back Bay, open 9 to 6 for one week.
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Bromfield Street
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Cleopatra
New York
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Newman
Florence
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Dodge Macknight
Wadsworth
Irvington Street Studios
Back Bay
Harcourt
Brookline Selectmen Vote Recount Confirms Hand Victory
A careful recount at Brookline Town Hall reaffirms that James B. Hand defeated Walstein R. Chester by nine votes for selectman, despite earlier conflicting tallies and post election newspaper notices. Hand serves as secretary of the Democratic town committee. Chester heads the Republican committee.
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Walstein R. Chester
William [. Bowditch
Benjamin F. Baker
A. E. Kenrick
Hand
Chester
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Mr. Hand
Boston
Board of Selectmen
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Clergy Led Services At King's Chapel Yesterday
At King's Chapel yesterday afternoon the Rev. Augustus M. Lord conducted a service at five o'clock. In the evening there was communion with the Rev. Edward Hale officiating.
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Augustus M. Lord
Edward Hale
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